Mathis Pond Dam
Mathis Pond Dam is a dam located in Sumter County, South Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mathis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mathis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John R Douglass (private). It impounds the Tr-cane Savannah Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Savannah Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.88460, -80.39000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN R DOUGLASS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02057 |
| Federal ID | SCD02057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |